Interested in Pursuing a Career in Accounting?
The objective of the Master of Science in Accounting program is to prepare accounting students for management positions in accounting. Housed in our Accounting and Finance Department, the program will build on the knowledge and tools from your undergraduate education, allowing you to achieve a greater degree of sophistication in accounting and auditing. This will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to have successful careers in public and private accounting.
Topics Covered
Financial accounting and reporting, cost accounting, ethics, fraud examination, financial statement analysis, taxation, and municipal & fund accounting.
Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program and the Master of Science in Accounting program combined meet the 150 credit hour educational requirement to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts.
The Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to:
- Strengthen students’ theoretical foundation in multiple areas of accounting
- Expand students’ critical thinking skills in accounting and business
- Further develop students’ oral and written communication skills
- Further develop students’ leadership and teamwork skills
- Enhance students’ understanding of ethical and professional issues in accounting and auditing, and their ability to respond to ethical dilemmas in the profession
Program Highlights
- Preps for accounting management roles
- Covers finance, cost, ethics, taxation
- Improves critical thinking, communication, leadership, teamwork, ethics
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Why Westfield State?
The program fulfills the 150-hour educational requirement for professional certification as a public accountant in Massachusetts and several other states. Students will also be better prepared for examinations required for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations. Classes are hybrid models, a combination of online and in-person courses, and meet on weekdays during the evenings, making the program accommodating and flexible.
Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or concentration in accounting can apply for our advanced track, which can be completed in one year!
How much will it cost?
We offer affordable programs. Please visit our Tuition and Fees page for up-to-date costs.
View our program brochure for additional information.
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30 credit Advanced Curriculum can be completed in just two semesters
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Fulfill the requirements for the Certified Public Accountancy license in MA and several other states
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Evening courses offered in a flexible hybrid format
Requirements
